Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the
call of duty while serving as a radio operator of Company C, in action against enemy
aggressor forces. With his platoon pinned down by a numerically superior enemy force
employing intense mortar, artillery, small-arms and grenade fire, Pfc. Kelly requested
permission to leave his radio in the care of another man and to participate in an assault
on enemy key positions. Fearlessly charging forward in the face of a murderous hail of
machinegun fire and handgrenades, he initiated a daring attack against a hostile
strongpoint and personally neutralized the position, killing 2 of the enemy. Unyielding in
the fact of heavy odds, he continued forward and single-handedly assaulted a machinegun
bunker. Although painfully wounded, he bravely charged the bunker and destroyed it,
killing 3 of the enemy. Courageously continuing his 1-man assault, he again stormed
forward in a valiant attempt to wipe out a third bunker and boldly delivered pointblank
fire into the aperture of the hostile emplacement. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while
carrying out this heroic action, Pfc. Kelly, by his great personal valor and aggressive
fighting spirit, inspired his comrades to sweep on, overrun and secure the objective. His
extraordinary heroism in the face of almost certain death reflects the highest credit upon
himself and enhances the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave
his life for his country.

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